
The combination of my three most favorite flavors all in one bar. I’ve also heard them called Millionaire bars. Either way it doesn’t get better than this. The dulce de leche is soft and gewy, and the shortbread cookie is tender and sweet. Top that with a quality chocolate and you have the best dessert bar imaginable. [...]

When Christmas comes around every year my mouth starts to water for gingerbread anything. Why do I wait until December to satisfy that craving? Geez I don’t know……..So I decided to make gingersnaps the other day. Yeah, and why not. Summer is just around the corner and ginger can be refreshing on a hot day. These are the softer [...]

Yep its National Chocolate Chip Day so it makes sense to post this recipe. Here is the funny part. I have no idea how I ended up with this recipe. I think I got it from Jessie Oleson (Here is my video interview) over at Cakespy but I can’t remember since I have been baking these for [...]

Recently I posted a recipe for sweet pastry dough that so many people have asked about. Well hear is the savory version but just a little different. I use Crisco for this recipe for a richer deeper flavor and a more caramelized crust. If you don’t want to go there you can substitute butter it works just fine. So [...]

Hands down the top-selling cupcake we made at the shop. I would say that this is by far my most favorite cupcake. When it is all say and done I’m a loyal chocolate lover to the core. Given a choice I’ll choose chocolate every time. I suspect you’ll need a little practice to perfect this recipe, just [...]

This post is really about my favorite glaze or topping. It’s summery fresh while amazingly simple. The flavors are complex and the recipe is versatile. If you want it to be a little more runny, just add a splash more liqueur or orange juice. Wish the glaze was thicker, add an extra spoon of apricot jam. If you don’t have [...]
by Karen on April 26, 2012

Coffee and Donuts just in time for Mother’s Day. You would think this is a tricky cupcake to make but actually it is fairly easy. You’ll probably need one of these Wilton mini donut pans. Or try using my recipe for mini donuts without the pan here. This process will take a little [...]
by Karen on April 18, 2012

One of the questions I get asked frequently is what recipe do I use for pie crust and other sweet desserts. Well here it is my friends. You’ll die when you see just how easy it is to make perfect pie crust everytime. You can add a different flavor instead of the lemon zest called [...]
by Karen on April 16, 2012

Life is uncertain, eat dessert first. If you are ready for just a quick and easy treat then this one is for you. My current go to snack when I want something sweet but not really bad, if you know what I mean.. You probably already make this and this post is more of a reminder than anything. Personally [...]
by Karen on April 11, 2012